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Over 100 PCVs were evacuated from Uzbekistan on Sept. 22, 2001 following that 9/11 attacks. Though some returned and the program re-opened after a short suspension, eventually Peace Corps was unable to continue in Uzbekistan. A few UZ-10s entered the Foreign Service, other stayed by finding private employment, and other try to visit. Many stay connected to Uz-land.